Description
This Crockpot Cubed Steak recipe offers tender, flavorful beef cooked low and slow with a rich blend of French onion soup, diced tomatoes, and savory au jus gravy. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal that’s ready when you are.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Coating
- 1 1/2 pounds beef cube steak
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Slow Cooker Sauce
- 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water or beef broth
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix envelope (about 1 oz)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (about 2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture: In a shallow container or bowl, combine the flour and garlic powder thoroughly to create an even coating for the steak.
- Season and coat the steak: Sprinkle both sides of the cubed steak evenly with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated with the seasoned flour.
- Brown the steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded cubed steak pieces and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove from the skillet once done.
- Mix the slow cooker sauce: In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the condensed French onion soup, one can of water or beef broth, the au jus gravy mix envelope, diced tomatoes with their juice, and 2 shakes (approximately 1/2 tablespoon) of Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to mix all ingredients together.
- Place steak in slow cooker: Add the browned cubed steak on top of the sauce mixture in the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on medium heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat becomes tender and easily shredded.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, you can stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) about 30 minutes before serving.
- Using beef broth instead of water will enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- For extra richness, add sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker mixture before cooking.
- Check seasoning before serving and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
